Support Worker | Eastbourne

Join SDR Care as a Day / Night Support Worker!

📍 Location: Eastbourne
💷 Salary: based on £12.60 per hour (under imminent review)
⭐ Bank Holiday Pay: Enhanced rates available
🕒 Hours: 35.5 hours per week - 6-month* fixed term (day shifts, rotational including weekdays and weekends) *potential for renewal or permanent contract at the end of the term

Additional Role Available:
Bank Night Support Worker – providing cover across two services in Eastbourne & Hailsham.

About Us

SDR is a growing care provider on the South Coast, committed to person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. As a proud supporter of the UK Living Wage Foundation, we believe in investing in our people, offering ongoing training and career development to help you reach your full potential.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Support Worker to join our team in Eastbourne. Our homes provide a relaxed and supportive environment, where no two days are ever the same! One day, you might be bowling or going to the theatre, the next, you could be visiting a stately home, a cathedral, or enjoying an open mic night at a local pub. If you are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Who We Are Looking For

✔ Experienced in Care – Ideally experienced in supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism
✔ Compassionate & Patient – A caring, person-centred approach
✔ Effective Communicator – Able to build meaningful relationships with residents
✔ Resilient & Calm – Capable of handling challenges with a level-headed attitude
✔ Team Player – Works well with others and is confident working independently
✔ Aspiring to Grow – Keen to develop a career in social care
✔ Active & Engaged – Willing and able to participate in sports and physical activities with service users

Our Values

At SDR Care, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate the following:

💙 Kindness, Dignity & Respect – Treating others with kindness, dignity, and respect is integral to our culture and makes our work rewarding and fulfilling
🧘 Calmness – A calm and composed approach helps us manage the challenges and demands we face
🎨 Creativity – Embracing creativity allows us to find innovative solutions in our work
✅ Responsibility – Taking responsibility for our actions, attitudes, impact, and career development is key to our success

✨ What We Offer:

✅ Holidays – 208 hours (including bank holidays), pro rata
✅ Enhanced Bank Holiday Pay – Extra earnings for working public holidays
✅ Pension Scheme – Available where eligible
✅ Life Insurance – Protection for you and your loved ones (post-probation)
✅ Structured Induction & Probation – A collaborative and supportive onboarding process
✅ Career Development – Support towards achieving your Care Certificate or Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
✅ Specialist Autism Training – In-house professional training
✅ Company Sick Pay – Available after passing probation
✅ Employee Referral Bonus – Earn £200 on appointment and a further £300 at the one-year anniversary (T&Cs apply)

📢Apply Today!

If you are ready to step into a role where your skills, experience, and compassion will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

If you don't have a CV please get in touch by email [email protected] or call 07484 482896

Some, but not all, companies within our Group hold a UKVI sponsorship licence. However, current Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) allocations are extremely limited, and we are therefore unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) following acceptance of an offer.